4 May 2012
'Next time you speak to you-know-who I've got a message for him Tell him that I have lost a stone Since the last time I saw him. Tell him that I've got three new books Coming out soon, but play it Cool, make it sound spontaneous. Don't say I said to say it.
He might ask if I've mentioned him Say I have once, in passing. Memorise everything he says And, no, it won't be grassing When you repeat his words to me- It's the only way to play it. Tell him I'm toned and tanned and fine. Don't say I said to say it.
Say that serenity and grace Have taken root inside me. My topnote is frivolity But beneath dark passions guide me. Tell him I'm radiant and replete And add that every day it Seems I'm harder to resist Don't say I said to say it.
Tell him that all my ancient faults Have been eradicated I do not carp or analyse As I might have when we dated. Say I'm not bossy anymore Or better still, convey it Subtly, but get the point across. Don't say I said to say it.'
S.H
Don't Say I Said • Opuss № I